Turning Point responds to speech on probation reform

"It is evident that the high level of reoffending rates needs to
be addressed. No-one wants to see a system which does not deliver
results but Turning Point is approaching this from a position of
experience. We already work with offenders, focusing on
reintegration into the community in order to reduce the likelihood
of reoffending, including working with individuals with substance
misuse issues and complex needs.

We currently deliver the Wakefield payment by results (PbR)
substance misuse pilot and we cannot deny that there are still
issues with PbR mechanisms. We recognise and welcome the need to
focus on results, but there needs to be enough money in the system
and payment for these results needs to be correct and incentivise
all partners to work together to support those with the most
complex needs.

We know that reducing reoffending relies heavily on successful
integration and partnerships and our work as part of the Alliance
(with Catch22 and Serco) is evidence of how collaboration between
the private and third sector can bring about successful results.
There is a lot of work still to be done but it is challenge we need
to meet"